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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,833 and 464,325.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,833 and 464,325.75 is: 693,614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,833 : 464,325.75 = 464,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,833/464,325.75 = 464,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,833x = 464,325.75 × 464,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,833x = 215,598,402,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,598,402,113.06/310,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,614.91

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